Anti-degumming Type-C connector and data line
By setting grooves on the plastic body of the Type-C connector and setting through holes on the metal shell to form a housing cavity, the problem of the plastic shell being separated from the metal shell is solved and a more stable connection is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421755697.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-23
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-29
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-23
AI Technical Summary
In existing Type-C connectors, the plastic shell is prone to break away from the metal shell, resulting in unstable connection.
A groove is provided on the plastic body and a through hole is provided on the metal shell to form a housing cavity so that the plastic shell can be partially embedded in the housing cavity while covering the metal shell.
By forming a housing cavity, the connection stability between the plastic shell and the metal shell is enhanced to prevent disengagement.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connector technology, and in particular to a Type-C connector and data cable that prevents delamination. Background Technology
[0002] USB interfaces come in three different form factors: Type-A, Type-B, and Type-C. Type-C is significantly smaller than both Type-A and Type-B and is the latest USB form factor standard. Type-C is an interface type that can be used for both host devices and external devices, and it supports reversible blind insertion.
[0003] A Type-C data cable typically consists of a terminal block, a plastic body, a metal outer shell, and another plastic outer shell. The metal outer shell is mounted on the plastic body, and the plastic outer shell covers the metal outer shell. However, over time, the plastic outer shell may detach from the metal outer shell.
[0004] Therefore, existing technologies still need to be improved and developed. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a Type-C connector and data cable that prevents delamination, so as to solve the problem of the plastic shell separating from the metal shell in the existing Type-C connector.
[0006] The technical solution of the utility model is as follows:
[0007] A Type-C connector designed to prevent detachment includes: a plastic body, terminal blocks, latches, and a metal housing; wherein,
[0008] The latch is disposed on the terminal block;
[0009] The terminal block is disposed through the plastic body;
[0010] The metal outer shell is fitted onto the plastic body;
[0011] The plastic body has a groove, and the metal shell has a through hole at the position corresponding to the groove. The groove and the through hole form a receiving cavity for partially accommodating the plastic shell of the data cable.
[0012] In a further embodiment of this invention, the plastic body includes a first boss and a second boss;
[0013] The first boss is disposed on the upper surface of the plastic body, and a first groove is provided on the side of the first boss; the second boss is disposed on the lower surface of the plastic body, and a second groove is provided on the side of the second boss.
[0014] In a further embodiment of this invention, the metal outer casing includes a first abutting portion and a second abutting portion;
[0015] The first abutting part abuts against the first boss, and a first through hole is provided at the position of the first abutting part corresponding to the position of the first groove; the second abutting part abuts against the second boss, and a second through hole is provided at the position of the second abutting part corresponding to the position of the second groove.
[0016] In a further embodiment of this invention, the terminal block includes an upper terminal block and a lower terminal block, and the hook is located between the upper terminal block and the lower terminal block.
[0017] In a further embodiment of this invention, the hook extends out of the plastic body and abuts against the metal outer shell.
[0018] A further feature of this invention is that the Type-C connector preventing delamination also includes a circuit board; the circuit board is disposed on the metal housing and electrically connected to the terminal block.
[0019] In a further embodiment of this invention, the groove is located at one end of the plastic body near the circuit board.
[0020] In a further embodiment of this invention, the circuit board is provided with a clamping part, and the metal housing is provided with a slot adapted to the clamping part, so that the circuit board is engaged with the slot of the metal housing through the clamping part.
[0021] A data cable includes a plastic shell and a Type-C connector as described above to prevent delamination; the plastic shell covers the metal shell and is partially embedded in the receiving cavity.
[0022] This utility model provides a Type-C connector and data cable for preventing detachment, comprising: a plastic body, a terminal block, a latch, and a metal shell; wherein, the latch is disposed on the terminal block; the terminal block passes through the plastic body; the metal shell is sleeved on the plastic body; the plastic body has a groove, and the metal shell has a through hole at a position corresponding to the groove, the groove and the through hole forming a receiving cavity for partially accommodating the plastic shell of the data cable. This utility model, by providing a groove on the plastic body and a through hole on the metal shell, forms a receiving cavity between the plastic body and the metal shell. The plastic shell of the data cable, while covering the metal shell, can be partially embedded in the receiving cavity, thus enhancing the connection stability between the plastic shell and the metal shell and preventing detachment. Attached Figure Description
[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.
[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the data cable in this utility model.
[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the Type-C connector used to prevent delamination in this utility model.
[0026] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The exploded diagram.
[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the plastic body in this utility model.
[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the metal shell structure in this utility model.
[0029] The markings in the attached diagram are as follows: 1. Plastic outer shell; 2. Metal outer shell; 21. First abutment part; 211. First through hole; 22. Second abutment part; 222. Second through hole; 23. Slot; 3. Plastic body; 31. First boss; 311. First groove; 32. Second boss; 321. Second groove; 4. Terminal block; 41. Upper terminal block; 42. Lower terminal block; 5. Hook; 6. Accommodating cavity; 7. Circuit board; 71. Clamped part. Detailed Implementation
[0030] This utility model provides a Type-C connector and data cable that prevents delamination. To make the purpose, technical solution, and effects of this utility model clearer and more explicit, the following describes this utility model in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.
[0031] In the implementation methods and claims, unless otherwise specified in the text, the terms "a," "an," "the," and "the" may also include plural forms. If the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions of "first," "second," etc., such descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features.
[0032] It should be further understood that the term "comprising" as used in this specification means the presence of the stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. It should be understood that when an element is referred to as "connected" or "coupled" to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element, or there may be intermediate elements present. Furthermore, "connected" or "coupled" as used herein can include wireless connections or wireless coupling. The term "and / or" as used herein includes all or any unit and all combinations of one or more associated listed items.
[0033] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that, unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. It should also be understood that terms such as those defined in general dictionaries should be understood to have the same meaning as in the context of the prior art, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless specifically defined as herein.
[0034] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
[0035] Please also refer to Figures 1 to 5 This utility model provides a preferred embodiment of a data cable.
[0036] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the present invention provides a data cable, which includes a plastic shell 1 and a Type-C connector to prevent delamination.
[0037] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, this utility model provides a Type-C connector for preventing delamination, comprising: a plastic body 3, a terminal block 4, a latch 5, and a metal shell 2. The latch 5 is disposed on the terminal block 4; the terminal block 4 passes through the plastic body 3; the metal shell 2 is sleeved on the plastic body 3; the plastic body 3 has a groove, and the metal shell 2 has a through hole at a position corresponding to the groove, the groove and the through hole forming a receiving cavity 6 for partially accommodating the plastic shell 1; the plastic shell 1 covers the metal shell 2 and is partially embedded in the receiving cavity 6.
[0038] In this embodiment, the terminal block 4 is partially embedded in the plastic body 3, and the hook 5 is located on the terminal block 4, serving as a skeleton for support. The metal shell 2 is fitted onto the plastic body 3. The plastic body 3 has a groove, and the metal shell 2 has a through hole. When the metal shell 2 is installed on the plastic body 3, the through hole and the groove form a receiving cavity 6. The plastic shell 1 is injection molded onto the metal shell 2, so that part of the plastic shell 1 is embedded in the receiving cavity 6. In this way, the receiving cavity 6 formed by the plastic body 3 and the metal shell 2 can enhance the connection stability between the plastic shell 1 and the metal shell 2, thereby preventing the plastic shell 1 from detaching from the metal shell 2.
[0039] In some embodiments, as Figures 2 to 5 As shown, the plastic body 3 includes a first boss 31 and a second boss 32; the first boss 31 is disposed on the upper surface of the plastic body 3, and a first groove 311 is provided on the side of the first boss 31; the second boss 32 is disposed on the lower surface of the plastic body 3, and a second groove 321 is provided on the side of the second boss 32.
[0040] Furthermore, the metal casing 2 includes a first abutting portion 21 and a second abutting portion 22; the first abutting portion 21 abuts against the first boss 31, and a first through hole 211 is provided at the position corresponding to the first groove 311 of the first abutting portion 21; the second abutting portion 22 abuts against the second boss 32, and a second through hole 222 is provided at the position corresponding to the second groove 321 of the second abutting portion 22.
[0041] In this embodiment, the upper and lower surfaces of the plastic body 3 are respectively provided with a first protrusion 31 and a second protrusion 32. The metal shell 2 is provided with a first abutment 21 and a second abutment 22 at positions corresponding to the first protrusion 31 and the second protrusion 32. The first protrusion 31 is provided with a first groove 311, and the second protrusion 32 is provided with a second groove 321. The first abutment 21 is provided with a first through hole 211, and the second abutment 22 is provided with a second through hole 222. When the metal shell 2 is installed on the plastic body 3, the first abutment 21 abuts against the first protrusion 31, and the first through hole 211 and the first groove 311 form an accommodating cavity 6. The second abutment 22 abuts against the second protrusion 32, and the second through hole 222 and the second groove 321 form an accommodating cavity 6.
[0042] In some embodiments, as Figure 2As shown, the terminal block 4 includes an upper terminal block 414 and a lower terminal block 424, and the hook 5 is located between the upper terminal block 414 and the lower terminal block 424.
[0043] In this embodiment, the upper terminal block 414 and the lower terminal block 424 are used to achieve reversible insertion. In one implementation, the Type-C connector is a 24-pin connector. The latch 5 is located between the upper terminal block 414 and the lower terminal block 424, extends out of the plastic body 3, and abuts against the metal housing 2 to achieve grounding.
[0044] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the Type-C connector for preventing delamination also includes a circuit board 7; the circuit board 7 is disposed on the metal housing 2 and electrically connected to the terminal block 4.
[0045] In this embodiment, the Type-C connector used to prevent delamination is a Type-C connector with a circuit board 7. The circuit board 7 is provided with a clamping part 71, and the metal housing 2 is provided with a slot 23 that matches the clamping part 71. The circuit board 7 is engaged with the slot 23 of the metal housing 2 through the clamping part 71, thereby realizing the installation of the circuit board 7 and the metal housing 2.
[0046] In some embodiments, as Figures 2 to 5 As shown, the groove is located at one end of the plastic body 3 near the circuit board 7.
[0047] In this embodiment, the Type-C connector has an opening, and the plastic housing 1 covers the end away from the opening of the Type-C connector, simultaneously covering the circuit board 7. The first groove 311 and the second groove 321 are located at the end of the plastic body 3 near the circuit board 7, and the accommodating cavity 6 formed between the metal housing 2 and the plastic body 3 is also located at the end near the circuit board 7. Thus, when the plastic housing 1 covers the metal housing 2, it is partially embedded in the accommodating cavity 6 formed by the metal housing 2 and the plastic body 3, thereby enhancing the connection stability between the plastic housing 1 and the metal housing 2.
[0048] In summary, the present invention provides a Type-C connector and data cable for preventing detachment, comprising: a plastic body, a terminal block, a latch, and a metal shell; wherein the latch is disposed on the terminal block; the terminal block passes through the plastic body; the metal shell is sleeved on the plastic body; the plastic body has a groove, and the metal shell has a through hole at a position corresponding to the groove, the groove and the through hole forming a receiving cavity for partially accommodating the plastic shell of the data cable. By providing a groove on the plastic body and a through hole on the metal shell, the present invention creates a receiving cavity between the plastic body and the metal shell. The plastic shell of the data cable, while covering the metal shell, can be partially embedded in the receiving cavity, thus enhancing the connection stability between the plastic shell and the metal shell and preventing detachment.
[0049] It should be understood that the application of this utility model is not limited to the examples above. Those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.
Claims
1. A Type-C connector for preventing debonding, characterized in that: include: Metal shell, plastic body, terminal block and hook; among them, The hook is arranged on the terminal block; The terminal row is disposed through the plastic body; The metal shell is sleeved on the plastic body; The plastic body is provided with a groove, and the metal shell is provided with a through hole at a position corresponding to the groove. The groove and the through hole form a receiving cavity of the plastic shell for partially receiving the data line.
2. The Type-C connector for preventing debonding according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plastic body includes a first boss and a second boss; The first boss is arranged on the upper surface of the plastic body, and a first groove is arranged on the side of the first boss; the second boss is arranged on the lower surface of the plastic body, and a second groove is arranged on the side of the second boss.
3. The Type-C connector for preventing debonding according to claim 2, characterized in that: The metal shell includes a first abutment portion and a second abutment portion; The first abutting portion abuts against the first boss, and a first through hole is provided at a position corresponding to the first groove; the second abutting portion abuts against the second boss, and a second through hole is provided at a position corresponding to the second groove.
4. The Type-C connector for preventing debonding according to claim 1, characterized in that: The terminal row comprises an upper terminal row and a lower terminal row, and the hook is located between the upper terminal row and the lower terminal row.
5. The Type-C connector for preventing debonding according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hook extends out of the plastic body and abuts against the metal shell.
6. The Type-C connector for preventing debonding according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a circuit board; the circuit board is arranged on the metal shell and is electrically connected to the terminal block.
7. The Type-C connector for preventing debonding according to claim 6, characterized in that: The groove is located at one end of the plastic body close to the circuit board.
8. The Type-C connector for preventing debonding according to claim 6, characterized in that: The circuit board is provided with a clamped portion, the metal shell is provided with a clamping slot adapted to the clamped portion, and the circuit board is clamped with the clamping slot of the metal shell through the clamped portion.
9. A data line, characterized in that: It comprises a plastic shell and a Type-C connector for preventing debonding as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8; the plastic shell is coated on the metal shell and partially embedded in the accommodating cavity.